Barca released a statement on Sunday to confirm that the former Valencia man will need just over a week to recover from the injury, meaning he will be absent from la Roja's crucial World Cup 2014 qualifier with France early next week, but could return in time for the Champions League quarter-finals.

"Jordi Alba will be off for between seven and 10 days," a statement on the club's website read. "Tests conducted this morning by the medical services of Barcelona confirmed the wing-back has a hamstring strain in his right leg.

"Thus, if deadlines are met, Alba will miss Tuesday's commitment against France and his presence is a doubt for the games against Celta and Paris Saint-Germain."

Spain head to Paris on Tuesday needing a victory if they are to reclaim top spot in Group I.